Physician Assistant - Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery

Location: Portland, Oregon

Start Date: 10/28/2026

End Date/Duration: 08/31/2027; assignment dates listed as 03/01/202708/31/2027

Shift: 4x10 schedule, typically 8:00 AM5:00 PM; clinic, OR, and 24-hour beeper call

Hours/Week: 3540 hours; 40 hours guaranteed

Employment Type: Locum tenens

License/Certs: Active license, DEA, board certification, BLS, and ACLS

Experience: Cardiovascular/cardiothoracic surgery experience; five years of recent CV surgery experience preferred

Hourly Pay Rate: $1.00 per hour Competitive pay packages Weekly pay via direct deposit Comprehensive W-2 medical benefits Robust referral bonus program 24/7 dedicated support throughout the assignment Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You'll Do: Provide inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular and thoracic surgery support. Participate in clinic, operating room, and inpatient rounding responsibilities. Serve as a first assist during cardiovascular and thoracic procedures. Manage 24-hour beeper call, including patient triage and escalation to surgeons when needed. Round on hospitalized patients as part of the APP team. Support procedures involving VATS, open surgery, robotics, and minor procedures. Perform vein harvesting using Maquet equipment and open radial or harmonic scalpel techniques as applicable. What You Need RequiredActive professional license DEA registration Board certification, if not within five years of residency BLS and ACLS certification Cardiovascular and thoracic specialty experience Flexibility to travel between hospitals and clinics Strong communication and teamwork skills Availability for approximately 10 days of call per month, including at least one weekend PreferredFive or more years of recent cardiovascular surgery experience Thoracic surgery assist experience First-assist certification Experience with VATS, open surgery, robotics, vein harvesting, and Maquet equipment About the Assignment This assignment supports cardiovascular and thoracic surgery services at a leading facility in Portland, Oregon. The role typically includes outpatient clinic and operating room coverage, inpatient rounding, and shared APP call responsibilities, with opportunities to assist in thoracic procedures and collaborate closely with surgeons and the care team. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife.